Free tutorial + video

Jelly Roll Race

By Missouri Star Quilt Co.. Sew one standard roll of 2½-inch strips into an energetic striped throw with almost no cutting.

Free sourceFirst quiltVideo supportScrap-friendly
Start with
1 jelly rolls
Finished size
About 50 × 64 in
Likely pace
one day
Extra fabric
Binding, batting, and backing
Why this is a good match: Use this when you want momentum more than precision. The top can be pieced very quickly, though finishing still takes normal quilt time.

What you should know before cutting

This page is an independent discovery note, not a copy of the pattern. Requirements were checked against the linked source on 2026-07-16. Always download or buy the creator’s current instructions and read them fully before cutting.

Techniques used

  • strip piecing
  • diagonal joins
  • minimal cutting

All accepted stash formats

  • 1 jelly rolls